The Psalms: Structure, Content, and Message

Claus Westermann

ISBN 10: 0806617624 / ISBN 13: 9780806617626

Published by Fortress Press, 1980

About this Item

The product is a trade paperback book titled "Psalms: Structure, Content, and Message" by author Claus Westermann. Published by Augsburg Fortress Publishers in 1980, the book is 136 pages long and discusses the structure, content, and message of the Psalms. It falls under the genre of religion and is written in English. Westermann provides insights into the biblical criticism and interpretation of the Old Testament, specifically focusing on the Psalms. The book is a valuable reference for those interested in understanding the significance and meaning of these ancient texts.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Psalms: Structure, Content, and Message
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Publication Date: 1980
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0806617624
• ISBN 13: 9780806617626
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: As New
• Dimensions: 0.762W x 13.97H x 21.59D centimeters 0.762 centimeters width by 13.97 centimeters height by 21.59 centimeters depth
• Weight: 159 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Introduction: A Call to Praise


1. The Community Psalm of Lament (CL)
2. The Community Psalm of Narrative Praise (CP)
3. The Individual Psalm of Lament (IL)
4. The Individual Psalm of Narrative Praise (IP)
5. The Psalm of Descriptive Praise of Hymn (H)
6. Creation Psalms
7. Liturgical Psalms
8. Royal Psalms
9. Enthronement Psalms
10. Wisdom Psalms
11. Psalm 119
12. Conclusion: Psalm 90
13. The Psalms and Christ
    
    Selected Bibiography

About the Author

Claus Westermann is Emeritus Professor of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg.